Protective clothing needed. First Introduction to bees.

Saturday 24 April.
British Bee Keepers Association at the National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. The BBKA Spring Convention, Trade Exhibitors and Educational Stands galore (about 50 - 60 in three large halls). Lectures and Demonstrations in abundance

Sunday 4 July at 12 noon - 5 pm
Many interesting stalls and lots of live music which continues till 7.00 pm. Our North London Beekeepers stall is a big attraction. A good day out for all the family.
Venue:- St James's Gardens, Cardington Street, Euston, NW1. Map Link

Saturday 10 July at 2.30 pm:

Alan Byham. Our new bee disease officer, will give a live demonstration of testing for Resistant Mites when treating for Varroa. This is becoming a major problem for all beekeepers in the now looming event of pyrethroid resistant mites arriving in the London area. It is critical that beekeepers understand that very soon Apistan/Bayvarol will be ineffective.
Venue:- Kenwood Apiary

Wednesday 21 July at 8.00 pm
An informal evening of Beekeeping chat for any member to discuss their Bees.
Please let Robert know you are attending by calling 020-7624 2225 .
Venue:- The Studio, 63 Hemstal Road, West Hampstead, NW6 2AD.

Sunday 5 September 11 am to - 5.00 pm
North London Beekeepers Honey Stall and observation hive of live bees.
On tow path - site to be announced later.

Wednesday 15th September at 8.00 pm.
Followed at 8.00 pm.

Last year our Honey Show and Celebration Pot Luck Dinner proved a great sucess with everyone there - so we are going to repeat the format. Moyra Davidson will again be our excellent Honey Judge. Bring your family to cheer if you win a prize and a bottle of your favourite beverages to drown your sorrows if you don’t. . It is a POT LUCK evening the food being made and supplied by you ! It all goes on the table and with a bit of luck there will be lots of choice. It can be hot or cold - there is an oven in the hall to keep things hot. Prizes for the Honey Show will be presented by Moyra at the dinner. Tickets are strictly limited to 40.

Competitors at our Honey Competition are strongly encouraged to enter their Honey at the National Honey show 21 - 23 October. Please note that entries and registration for the National Honey Show has to be made by at least by 21 September. Full details and tickets for the dinner will follow nearer the time. All exhibits to be at the hall by 4.30 pm. or given previously to Nicky Faith or John Hauxwell.

Sunday 26th September from 11am to 4.30pm
Price : Adults: £2.00, Children: FREE

An interesting outing for all the family at this beautiful National Trust House and Garden. A celebration of apples in the working orchard. Apple tasting, jams and baked goods, apple juices to taste and buy, bee keeping demonstration, apple doctor, childrens activities, North London Beekeepers Honey stall.

Thursday 18 November at 8pm LECTURE - Terry Clare from Medway BeeKeepers and member of BIBBA much experienced in breeding bees and has handled almost every type of sub race of Apis Mellifera . His talk will be fascinating to us all who are interested in breeding a verroa resistant but honey gathering and docile bee. The perfect one - we can all dream !

Sunday 6th February 2005 at 2.30 pm.
3.30 pm Tea. Contributions of home-made honey cakes are most welcome.
Followed by
4.00 pm LECTURE - Queen Rearing
By Margaret Thomas Who keeps 50 colonies of bees. Beekeeping is an significant part of her retirement and having the right stocks is most important. She will discuss some simple and some less simple ways of Queen rearing. Margaret was the terrific speaker at the Middlesex Federation bee day last year when she asked her audience many questions to keep them on their toes. !